OLIV Series 8-Inch Bread Knife, Forged Swedish 14C28N Steel, 501585

I got this spectacular bread knife as a part of the 15-piece set. Like everything Cangshan makes, it is well-balanced, easy to hold and made of unique steel with incredible durability. The serration is sharp as a tiger’s tooth. The olive wood handle is mesmerizing to look at, and so is the strong and shiny blade. This knife glides through sourdough crust and crumb on its own, effortlessly, leaving no damage to the thin (or thick if you rather) bread slices. I am so pleased with my purchase. It gives me pleasure and joy to maintain this masterpiece, which is also so easy: I keep it clean and dry after use and wax or apply olive oil to the handle occasionally. I prefer carefully placing it into the stunning maple block for secure storage. I own Wusthoff, Miyabi, Shun and Zwilling knives, but to me personally Cangshan is the cream of the crop.